The MexicoBlog of the CIP Americas Program monitors and analyzes international press on Mexico with a focus on the US-backed War on Drugs in Mexico and the struggle in Mexico to strengthen the rule of law, justice and protection of human rights. Relevant political developments in both countries are also covered.

Aug 13, 2012

Drug Suspect Extradited to U.S.

NY Times: Sandra Avila Beltran, who is accused of being a drug trafficker and is known as Queen of the Pacific, was extradited to the United States on Thursday to face cocaine-smuggling charges filed in a United States District Court in Florida. Read more.